Pune: PCMC Commissioner Vijay Suryawanshi Suspends 11 Employees In Seven Months

Pune's Municipal Commissioner, Dr Vijay Suryawanshi, has suspended 11 employees over claims of misconduct, negligence, and corruption in a span of seven months since his appointment in March 2026. The suspensions have been primarily due to alleged dereliction of duty, administrative irregularities, and the Moshi garbage depot tragedy that resulted in nine deaths.

The first suspensions, on April 10, were for alleged negligence and breach of confidentiality. Subsequent actions included suspensions of employees linked to the Moshi garbage depot incident and another case of alleged misconduct. Notable suspensions include those of a medical officer and a clerk for separate allegations.

However, there are ongoing concerns over the administrative discipline, with activists alleging that some employees are not adhering to attendance rules by leaving early and returning late to record their departure. Despite the suspensions, the civic administration emphasizes that being suspended does not confirm guilt, as further investigations and court proceedings are ongoing.